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News Edit: 7 April 2019
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A round up of this week's international jewellery news...
Van Cleef & Arpels Welcomes Spring With New Additions To Its Frivole Collection
Tatler: One of the French jeweller's most well-loved lines, the Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole collection with its new family members looks set to adorn the female form and capture more women's hearts this season.
Hamilton & Inches CEO departs after 40 years as jeweller eyes £20m sales
The Scotsman: Hamilton & Inches has unveiled a change in leadership as the jeweller and silversmith seeks to double turnover by 2024.
Jeweller Hamilton & Inches picks female boss after 150 years
The Times: Hamilton & Inches has appointed its first woman chief executive. Victoria Houghton, who joined the upmarket jeweller’s board last summer as a non-executive director, has been asked to more than double its turnover to £20 million over the next five years.
Long-established Scots jeweller names new chief as it goes for growth
Herald Scotland: Upmarket Edinburgh jeweller Hamilton & Inches has appointed retail industry veteran Victoria Houghton as chief executive, as it aims to double annual turnover to £20 million over five years.
My lightbulb moment: Jeweller Laura Lambert, 29, reveals the inspiration behind her engagement ring business
Daily Mail: At 29, Laura Lambert is the founder of Fenton & Co, selling design-your-own precious stone engagement rings online. She lives in West London.
Disney engagement rings are now a thing
News AU: Every bride dreams of the perfect fairytale proposal — and now one jewellery store has made that dream a reality.
Introducing Pandora’s Garden Of Delights
Harpers Bazaar: What better way to celebrate the season of rebirth and positivity than with Pandora’s spring 2019 collection?
All that glitters: high jewellery still shines at Basel
The Telegraph: At a noticeably diluted Baselworld - (no temporary flower beds bursting with tulips or pop-up cafes in the courtyard the first sign of a smaller, Swatch Group-less trade fair) – high jewellery was a little scarce.
BCU expands with Jewellery Quarter purchase
Birmingham Post: University school of jewellery will have a new research facility from September.
Rachel Boston: The London Jeweler Making Heirloom Jewelry A Luxury Experience For Millennials
Forbes: Despite the rise in demand for demi-fine jewelry sold direct to the consumer, a young, London-based jeweler is proving that there is still plenty of room for personalized service coupled with fine materials and traditional craftsmanship.
Remembering Cara Croninger, Artwear Jewelry Maker and “Punk to the Core”
Vogue: Cara Croninger, whose sculptural, brilliantly colored jewelry appeared in Voguefor more than 30 years, died last month. She was 80.
Petra Diamonds finds its second largest diamond at mine which produced crown jewel stones
City AM: Petra Diamonds found the second largest diamond in its history last week in the South African mine where the world’s biggest stone was found over a century ago.
Fabergé And The Ritz London Prepare A Jewel-Inspired Easter Meal
Forbes: In a pairing of heritage luxury jewelry and world class cuisine, Fabergé is teaming with The Ritz London to create a special meal to celebrate Easter.
Thanks, Daddy!
Daily Mail: Father buys his daughter a £10.6MILLION, 88.22-carat diamond in Hong Kong.
The Man With The Most Valuable Jewelry Collection You Never Knew Existed
Forbes: Wearing a dark suit and tie, Kazumi Arikawa, formally greets guests as they enter Nobu Fifty Seven in New York with a handshake and a bow.
Isle of Wight silversmith to open jewellery shop in Cowes
County Press: Silversmith Kirsty Dyer Bridges is opening a jewellery shop in Cowes.
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